Processes and depressions in bonesFilip Opančar

2nd year, 2013/2014 University of Zagreb, School of

MedicineMentor: Aleksandra Žmegač Horvat

What are bones for?

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Bone processes

• Extend out from bones

• Attachments for muscles, tendons and ligaments

Subgroups of processes

1. Bone head: a) separated from the body

b) in articular cartilage

Subgroups of processes

2. Tubercle: a) rounded processus

b) attachement of muscles

3. Tuberosity: lesser elevation than tubercle

Subgroups of processes

4. Condyle: a) rounded, joint-like process

b) covered in articular cartilage

Bone depressions

• Openings

• Hollow regions

• Passageways for blood vessels or nerves

• Help in making joints

Subgroups of depressions

1. Fossa: a) shallow cavity

b) attachment for muscles

c) makes joints

Subgroups of depressions

2. Foramen: opening for blood vessels or

nerves

Subgroups of depressions

3. Fissure: narrow, deep, slit-like opening

Subgroups of depressions

4. Sinus: a) hollow cavity in a bone

b) usually filled with air

References

• http://www.bestcoloringpagesforkids.com/skeleton-coloring-pages.html

• http://teachmeanatomy.info/upper-limb/bones/scapula/• http://perpetuum-lab.com.hr/wiki/plab_wiki/_/anatomija-

covjeka-enciklopedija/bedrena-kost;-natkoljeniena-kost-r139

• http://www.cea1.com/anatomy-sistems/bones-of-the-hip-and-pelvis/attachment/bones-of-the-hip-and-pelvis/

• http://www.lawrencegaltman.com/Naugbio/Bio211/Lab/BONEvideos/PECTORALGIRDLE/HUMERUS/Humerus.html

• https://niquimiche.wordpress.com/tag/sinus-maxilar/• The Language of Medicine, Chabner

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